Pros: great location. Walking distance to town, multiple bars & restaurants and Hunter Springs…read more Plenty of boat docks. Rooms are large and clean. Pool is really nice for what it is. Spring fed and cold! Cons: no hot water. Luke warm at best. AC is decent but could be better. No ice. Ice maker was not working on this trip in this room. Fridge did not get very cold. Freeze did not freeze. We enjoyed grilling out and having our dinners at the tables facing the sunset. Really nice. Overall it was a good stay with access to the water and close proximity to downtown. Old Florida !

A beautiful old fashioned motel located on the Kings Bay waterway in Crystal River. This place is…read morenostalgic because Dave stayed here with his family over 60 years ago. There are 18 units that are efficiencies. They are kept very well and have a kitchen and lovely bathroom. Everything is provided for you. There is a spring fed pool that you can swim in. The property is adjacent to the water, so you can fish or sit outside and enjoy the view. The motel is located just a few blocks from downtown and there are restaurants, gift and coffee shops. There are trails and water near by and Dave took his electric bike all over today. What a great place to visit and relax for a few days! They even let us park Pandy right across from our room! They provide grills and briquettes for their quests and there is a covered area with picnic tables where you can eat. Thank you Kings Bay for an enjoyable stay! We love supporting our local community businesses wherever we are!

We stayed here as a halfway point between destinations and it was a great experience. The location…read moreis top notch. Everything is very clean and well organized. The staff were super nice and welcoming. The room was large and had all the comforts of home like a fridge, washing machine and more. Bathroom had a nice stand in shower. Bed was super comfortable. Hotel was quiet overall. The free breakfast was great. They had eggs, sausage, biscuits, yogurt, milk, and more. I can't complain about anything. We usually stay at Marriott hotels but this experience has swayed me a bit in Hilton's favor.

One of the best, if not the best, hotels I've ever stayed at. The property was exceptionally clean,…read morewell-maintained, and professionally managed. Curtis at the front desk went above and beyond to exceed my expectations. He was not only friendly and welcoming but also incredibly helpful throughout my stay. The hotel also offered a great selection of complimentary hot breakfast items, which was a wonderful bonus. If I find myself in the Wildwood area again, I would absolutely stay here without hesitation. Highly recommended!

Use to live out there great place to stay on the water very clean amazing get away for friends and…read morefamily well known for many years lots of restaurants out there to enjoy and the beach is not far from that idea happy place to stay

Hernando Beach Hotel was our Go-To for frequent weekend get-aways. Loved the rooms, enjoyed sitting…read moreout on the deck and when weather permitted, cruising the Gulf on a pontoon. Unfortunately our last overnight visit in March, a deposit was taken from my credit card for the boat rental. Much too cold, we decided not to venture out. I was told "Not a problem!" As of today; May 25th, I have not received my deposit back. April 12th I was told it was mailed, 2 weeks following I was told it was mailed again. Last week I received a call saying "the owner just sent out a pile of checks. Expect your refund shortly" Still haven't received it. I highly recommended this place in the past, but can no longer do so. Sadly I leave a one star review.

This place is absolutely incredible! The love and care the owners have put into the property is…read moretangible. The holiday decor was charming and arranged with great care. We were so thankful to have been able to dine here for the complimentary breakfast as it was the best we've ever had (and we've traveled a LOT)! Make sure you come hungry! The fact that allergies are accommodated was a bonus. The property itself is set on a serene riverfront with surrounding palm trees. The common screened patio was perfect for relaxing with a book or playing a game. We even requested a last-minute charcuterie board on New Year's Eve that was perfection. We stayed in the Tango room which was spacious and clean. Coffee and tea are provided along with a mini fridge and microwave. The bedding was absolutely luxurious. If you want to get away from it all, this is the place. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. Best bed and breakfast we've stayed at by far! Cheers to 2025!

We chose this B&B based on its location near the springs with manatees in winter, plus the…read moreamenities at the B&B -- waterfront, kayaks to use, and views of wildlife galore. We also liked the idea of multiple rooms so that our Florida friends could meet us here and stay also. Breakfast every morning was also our reason for choosing Lullaby. This place exceeded our expectations! Theresa and Daniel are warm hosts who treat each guest with joy. First the rooms. They are stunning. We stayed in Classical Room. Our friends stayed in Tango Room. The decor is gorgeous. The beds super comfy. I slept sound each night, and loved some daytime naps too. Next, the breakfasts-- each was "An Experience." We stayed 9 nights and each morning, we enjoyed unique, great food, and Theresa would tell us a bit about the food - some Argentinian dishes - all were wonderful. Location -- located at the end of a roadway off of Ozello Trail, we were surrounded by wildlife. We saw dolphins swimming by Lullaby's pier. Plus so many birds. We love bird watching! The Area - we went to 3 Sisters Spring, Homosassa Springs State Park, the Fish & Wildlife Visitor Center (a must!), the Archaeology State Park with "indian mounds." We took a great boat tour to see manatees and King Bay. It was too chilly to swim, but we would have liked to take a dip at Hunter Springs (with manatees in winter). NOTE - This was 3 months after Hurricane Helene, and the fact that this B&B provides such a lovely experience means even more. They are still fixing things that were flooded. And they do all the extra work while maintaining great "guest experiences." Bravo!

If you don't want to read this whole TL;DR story the point is that Shay and Karen are exceptional…read moreprofessionals that hotel Eastport management was very smart to hire, and they both really saved my day and my sanity in a situation where I thought my car had been stolen from the property. If I had anything to do with it, they would be given raises and promotions immediately. Below is the long version. I had the pleasure of running into a couple of awesome professionals here last week, Shay and Karen. I parked my car in the lot and went into the Hotel because I had heard the bar area was cool. It was not open yet so they directed me to Yamas, which is a restaurant attached to the hotel where you have to walk outside the back of the hotel to get to it. When I came back and my car was... gone. At first I thought they must have towed it, but was quickly assured by the front desk that they had not. At that point, I was not in a state of panic, but now I have the specifics of my insurance coverage bouncing around in my head and the value of not only the car itself, but the stuff in it. I had had some drinks at Yamas during lunch but I was far from in the bag. I had a clear picture in my head of where I had parked. I have parked in the byzantine streets of big cities plenty of times and have always been able to find my car, and this was just a hotel parking lot. I was ready to call the coppers when Shay and Karen were sent over to deal with the situation. They were kind and sagacious enough to suggest that they go out and walk the lot just to make sure before kicking it to the next level. I was skeptical as I was so sure I knew exactly where I had parked it. 5 minutes later they came back and announced that they had found it... On the other side of the parking lot. At that point I thought I had been pranked by the person who has the spare key, but they swore they had nothing to do with it. And how could they have even known I was there anyway? It is still a mystery as to how it got from where I am sure I had parked it to where they found it. I was hardly wasted, and have never suffered from bouts of acute amnesia, but somehow I must have moved it and forgotten about it. In any case, to conclude this long story, I have no other experience with this hotel yet, but if this is the level of service at the front line staff level, I would highly recommend paying them a visit. This kind of professionalism that is not common at all anymore. Thanks again ladies!

My review is really just on the vibe and the bar. I have not had the opportunity to stay at the…read morehotel yet. I was walking around Eastport on a Saturday, early evening, and decided to check out the hotel. It's right on the lake and has beautiful views. They have an inside/outside bar, facing the water and plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy a drink, the music and the lovely scenery of the lake and wildlife. Our bartender was friendly and fast. We decided to sit on a bench watching the sun go down. We also took time to walk around the lobby. It's not big, but it is new and follows the Eastport theming well - it feels kinda retro and modernish at the same time. The hotel also has a restaurant attached to it, Yamas, which is an upscale Mediterranean dining spot. I haven't eaten there yet, but I've heard good things so far. If you stay at the hotel, the room rates are reasonable for the area (compared to the hotels at Brownwood or Lake Sumter) and they have many rooms that face the lake. They also had corn hole and a mini-putting green outside for added enjoyment. Will definitely come back again to check out more that the spot has to offer.

This place is pure magic. If you love mermaids and manatees, you'll be charmed from the moment you…read morepull into the driveway. A large mermaid statue greets you, surrounded by whimsical decorations and beautiful artwork. Inside, the floors and ceilings are hand-painted by an incredibly talented artist, and the mermaid-and-manatee theme blends together perfectly. The host, Joanne, is attentive while still respecting your privacy. She showed me around, answered all my questions, and made sure I knew she was just a phone call away if I needed anything. I was there to celebrate my birthday, and she had a banner over the bed and a nice bottle of champagne waiting in my room--such a thoughtful touch. You definitely won't go hungry here. There were muffins, bagels, cookies, fruit, snacks, and more than I could count. For breakfast, there were eggs, bacon, sausage, oatmeal, and plenty of options to cook at your leisure. Drinks ranged from water and juice to soda, beer, and wine. I stayed in the Scallop Room on the ground floor. Each room has its own key, private bathroom, TV, and everything you might need. The bed was comfortable and very clean. In the evening, the owner lit the fire pit and provided s'mores so we could sit by the river, watch the sunset, and relax. Outside, there are kayaks, paddle boards, water bikes, and more. It was my first time kayaking on the river, and I had a wonderful time watching a manatee and her baby (from a respectful distance), along with fish jumping and birds diving. One of those special days I'll remember for years. The only challenge for me was getting out of the kayak at low tide .A grab bar or some support near the steps would make it easier for guests Treat yourself to a visit to Crystal River and the Crystal Blue Lagoon B&B--you'll love it.

I was blown away by our experience here. I'm a city person who prefers high-end hotels, but I also…read morelove manatees and wanted to visit Crystal River. My husband and I debated where to stay and took a risk with Crystal Blue Lagoon B&B, since we couldn't find a lot of reviews online. We booked the manatee room because we were charmed by the eccentric decor (it seemed better than a potentially run down room in a generic chain hotel) and we could not have been happier with our choice! While in Crystal River, we spent a lot of money on private boat tours (Manatees in Paradise is the best if you're wondering), but you don't even need to book a tour if you stay here. They have a manatee sanctuary spring pretty much on the property (populated by 30+ manatees during our stay). Plus, they have tons of water toys you can use and everything you need to swim with the manatees on site. Many of the boat tours would anchor there so people could swim with the manatees, but we had a perfect view of them by just standing on the lawn and looking into the spring, something the people on the boat tours couldn't do. Truly, it was the best manatee experience we had in Crystal River! Our room in the B&B was comfortable, clean, and completely charming, if not luxurious. It feels a bit like visiting your most artistic friend or family member. The shower had great water pressure and plenty of hot water, which came in handy as the weather was cold during our stay. The kitchen was overflowing with a huge assortment of snacks, drinks (including wine and beer), and food you can prepare if you're so inclined. I've already recommended Crystal Blue Lagoon B&B to friends, and we will absolutely stay here next time we visit!

This RV park is mostly filled with permanent campers. There are a few spots that are available…read moreshort term. I'm staying here for the winter. And we chose this place because of its proximity to the Withlacoochee state trail, which if you don't know, is a 75 mile long rails to trails bike path. We love it and we get to it by crossing the street and riding about half mile on a sandy trail that takes you to the paved path. No need to put the bikes on the car and drive to a trail. But enough about the bike trail. Sandy Oaks is very quiet and very clean. They encourage you to wash your car and camper as they want to keep the park looking good. Most parks I've been in don't let you wash your car. Bath and showers are clean and well maintained and the laundry has 10 washers and dryers. They also have group activities and gatherings. We find it comfortable and well situated. But be aware that some of the spots are quite small. Not like a state campground.

BEWARE! Felt RIPPED OFF, Not customer oriented!. On Dec 16,…read more2023, my husband and I booked a 7-day RV stay at Sandy Oaks RV Park, Beverly Hills FL 34465. This was 9 weeks in advance of our Feb 18, 2024 arrival, planned so we could be close to a family member was scheduled to have surgery mid-Feb. Over Christmas we learned the date/location for surgery had changed. We immediately called to cancel and because we were at Day 55 (5 days into their 30 - 60 day window) for a full refund, they kept 50% of what we paid plus $40 admin fee. They charged us $279 out of the $355 we paid. They only had our reservation for 12 days!!!! We called and talked with Jodee, the manager, who was unwaivering and adamant those were the rules. We pointed out their website stated "50% of your security deposit plus $40 administrative fee" would be charged, not the entire amount of the 7-day stay. (Wow, we made a HUGE mistake paying 100% up front.) Our fellow RV-friends agreed that a refund of $279 for holding a reservation for 12 days was unreasonable and not consistent with their stated cancellation policy. They called and spoke with two different staff members who told them the 50% applied to 1st night's stay, not the entire 7 nights. e.g., cancellation charges would be $36 plus $40 admin totaling $76. Jodee charged us $279! Beware! this is not a nice "friendly and helpful" RV Park. Be sure to double check EVERYTHING before booking with them so you're not "ripped off" like we feel we were.

Very nice resort. Very helpful and friendly staff. Great concrete pads, plenty of room. Easily…read moreaccessible for our 46' toy hauler. The clubhouse was amazing. We had an awesome time. We've booked another trip next month. You'll love the area. Lots of things to do and great places to eat.

Beautiful resort with large concrete pads and ALL the amenities. Dog park, pond with nature path,…read morepickle ball courts and the most beautiful pool and hot tub. The shower/restrooms are large and private and best of all... clean! The resort was also very conveniently close to restaurants, parks, shops and tourist spots. Can't wait to come back when the park is complete (they are still expanding but the noise was minimal and it was actually fun to see how much they were getting done each day). The staff were amazing. Jim checked us in and got us parked, and daily we saw friendly folks cleaning, on golf carts and in the office. They have a huge clubhouse that will be great for large gatherings with several seating areas and a bar.